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User’s Guide
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB DE5773
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Table of Contents Introduction Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. i Recording Model and Serial Numbers...................................................................... i Checking System Requirements ............................................................................... i Product Registration ................................................................................................. i
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Uninstalling the Modem in Windows XP..................................................................... 4-4 5 Modem Features Modem On Hold ................................................................................................... 5-3 Using Modem On Hold ................................................................................................ 5-4 A General Specifications B Troubleshooting Problems with Your Modem ...............................................................
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Introduction
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Introduction This section contains information you should know before using this manual. Read the information Before You Begin carefully before proceeding further. Recording Model Your modem has a model number and a serial number. Write down these numbers after removing the modem from its packaging. You will need to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support and Serial Numbers office. Checking System The following are the minimum system requirements required for your modem to w
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Document This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that you need. Conventions Table i: Document conventions Text Element Use This notepad icon indicates information that is of particular im- portance and should be considered before continuing. This alarm clock icon indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in loss of data or damage to your system. The warning sign indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in
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About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB 1
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About your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB Your Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB is the hassle-free way to get online and add V.92 feature support About your to your PC or notebook. The integrated USB connection and straightforward software setup make modem installation effortless. V.44 Compression and PCM Upstream support improve your 56K connection with faster downloading, web surfing, and sending speeds. Modem On Hold lets you pause your Internet connection while you answer the phone or e
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Modem Blaster V.92 USB's integrated USB cable simplifies installation by providing the connection to your computer and power for your modem through a single cable. Dual phone jacks let your computer and telephone share one phone line connection. To find out more about connecting your modem quickly, see Chapter 2, “Installing your Modem”. To your computer’s USB port Power Indicator Light Carrier Detect Light Integrated USB cable Telephone Telephone line jack (to jack (to telephone wall
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Installing your Modem 2
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Installing your Modem Do not connect your modem to your computer’s USB port before installing the drivers from the Installation CD. 1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1: Installing 2. Click the names of the drivers and applications you want to install on your computer. drivers and 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. software 4. Start up your computer when you are prompted. 1. Find a convenient telephone wall jack. Step 2: 2. If a ph
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1. Connect your modem's integrated cable to an available USB port on your computer. You can do this Step 3: while your computer is turned on. Connecting your Depending on the version of Windows you are using, proceed to the appropriate step: modem to the In Windows 98 SE/Me computer ❑ Upon connecting your modem to the computer’s USB port, you should see Windows detecting your modem and automatically installing the drivers. USB port USB connector Telephone cable Telephone wall jack Telephon
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In Windows XP/2000 1. Upon connecting your modem to the computer’s USB port, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 pops up. Click the Next If the Autostart feature for your button to proceed. CD-ROM drive is not activated, you need to click Start -> Run -> and type D:\setup.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. Figure 2-2: Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. 2. If the dialog box similar to Figure 2-3 appears, click the
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Notes on Telephone To ensure that the modem works properly, note that: ❑ Your modem cannot be used on “party lines”, nor can it be used on toll or coin-operated lines. Lines Contact your local telephone company for help if you are not sure about the suitability of your telephone line. ❑ This modem is intended for use on an analog telephone line, also called a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) line. This modem cannot be connected directly to a digital telephone line, such as those commonly f
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Testing your Modem 3
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Testing your Modem 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Testing the 2. Double-click the Modems icon. The Modems Installation in Properties dialog box in Figure 3-1 appears. 3. Click the Diagnostics tab. Windows 98 SE 4. Click the COM port that has been assigned to your modem. Figure 3-1: Modem Properties dialog box. 5. Click the More Info button to display the response status of your modem (Figure 3-2). If your modem is not responding, it may be due to a conflict between the mod
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1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Testing the 2. Double-click the Phone and Modems icon. The Phone Installation in and Modem Options dialog box in Figure 3-3 appears. 3. Click the Modems tab, then click the Properties button. Windows 2000 The Creative Modem Blaster V.92 DE5773 Properties dialog box appears. 4. Click the Diagnostics tab. Figure 3-3: Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 5. Click the Query Modem button (Figure 3-4) to display the response status of your modem. If
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1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Testing the 2. Double-click the Modems icon. The Modems Properties Installation in dialog box in Figure 3-5 appears. 3. Click the Diagnostics tab. Windows ME 4. Click the COM port that has been assigned to your modem. Figure 3-5: Modem Properties dialog box. 5. Click the More Info button to display the response status of your modem (Figure 3-6). If your modem is not responding, it may be due to a conflict between the modem and another periphera
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1. Click Start -> Control Panel. Testing the 2. Click the Phone and Modem Options icon. The Installation in dialog box in Figure 3-7 appears. 3. Click the Modems tab. Windows XP Figure 3-7: Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 DE5773, then click the Properties button. The Creative Modem Blaster V.92 DE5773 Properties dialog box in Figure 3-8 appears. 5. Click the Diagnostics tab. 6. Click the Query Modem button (Figure 3-8) to display the response sta
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Uninstalling Modem Drivers 4
